Appellate jurisdiction in 28 counties, including Tompkins and Cortland, in the 3rd, 4th and 6th Judicial Districts.Hears appeals directly from Supreme Court, county courts, family courts, surrogate's courts, Court of Claims and decisions made by state agencies. Can review both law and facts in civil and criminal cases. Appeals of this court's rulings are taken to the the state's highest court, the Court of Appeals.